Internship Industrial Design M/F/X

Location: Obernai, Alsace, France; approximately 6 months starting in February 2027, with up to one day of remote work per week.

Salary: €900–€1,400 gross/month, based on education level.

Company

Hager provides electrical solutions and services and operates an in-house design studio with 19 designers and design researchers across industrial design, design research, UX/UI design, service design, and communication.

What you will do

• Create design concepts, sketches, renderings, digital models, and prototypes for project objectives.
• Apply design principles, ergonomics, usability, accessibility, and Hager’s design language.
• Research, generate, and iterate user-centered design ideas using feedback from users, customers, and stakeholders.
• Participate in reviews, workshops, and team activities with designers, engineers, product managers, and other stakeholders.
• Research trends, competitors, and emerging design practices to inform project work.

Requirements

• Industrial Design graduate or final-semester bachelor’s or master’s student seeking an approximately 6-month internship.
• Professional English proficiency.
• Familiarity with Autodesk Alias, Fusion 360, KeyShot, Adobe Creative Suite, and PowerPoint.
• Ability to develop and communicate design concepts throughout the design process through presentations, visual storytelling, and workshops.
• Autonomous, proactive, well-organized, reliable, and able to take ownership.
• Curious, adaptable, open to feedback, and interested in learning and exploring new challenges.
• Ability to work in a team and communicate ideas clearly.

Culture & Benefits

• Mentorship within an international, interdisciplinary design studio.
• Internship compensation of €900–€1,400 gross/month depending on education level.
• One paid day off per month and up to one remote-work day per week.
• Access to the TAI Community, personalized onboarding, and networking opportunities.
• On-site company restaurant and 50% reimbursement of transportation tickets.

Hiring process

• Accepted applications proceed to a recruiter phone interview, followed by a video or in-person interview with the mentor and recruiter.
• Customize the resume to match the offer, highlight keywords, and state internship availability, period, and duration.
• Submit a short motivation statement; a long cover letter is not required.